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General Rules

PREMIUMS
BLUE 20
RED 15
WHITE 10

SUPERINTENDENT DONNA SCAROLA
ENTRY DEADLINE: July 3, 2026
EXHIBITS DUE: Tuesday of Fair Week from 2pm - 8pm
LOCATION: Exhibit Building
EXHIBITS RELEASED: Sunday 4pm

GENERAL RULES
  • A 3x5 recipe card MUST BE INCLUDED for all entries. Put exhibit Department, Division, Class and description on the back of the recipe card. EXHIBITS WILL NOT BE JUDGED WITHOUT A RECIPE CARD.
  • If exhibit should be considered for Baking Contests (below), please indicate on entry submission, as well as the recipe card and entry tag (tags received at exhibit drop off days/times).
  • All baking MUST be wrapped and on a paper plate or cardboard cut to suitable size. PLEASE USE ZIP-LOCK BAGS, with recipe card enclosed.
  • No limit on the number of entries as long as a different recipe used for each entry. If entering more than one in a class, recipe must be included for each exhibit.
  • No baked goods requiring refrigeration accepted (e.g., cream pies or items containing cream cheese).
  • Cake exhibits must be half a cake. Bread exhibits must be half a loaf.
  • All baked goods need to be completely cooled before bringing to the Exhibit Building.
  • Due to health regulations, all baked items in the fair will not be returned to the exhibitor.
  • Baked goods are judged using the following Score Card: General Appearance 30pts; Texture 35pts; Flavor 35pts; TOTAL 100pts

Contests

MEN ONLY CAKE BAKING CONTEST – ROSETTE | $25
AWARD SPONSOR: Bake My Day Bakery, Goldendale
  • Exhibitor will enter exhibit in Department, Division and Class as a regular entry. Exhibitor must indicate on entry tag at entry time and notify department superintendent of their entry in this contest. Items cannot be entered into other special contests.
  • Entry is restricted to men only in the Baking Department.
  • Cake entry must be baked in a domestic kitchen by entrant with no female assistance.
  • Cake entry must be made from scratch and frosted, no mixes or bought confections allowed.
  • A 3x5 recipe card must be included with entry with the Division, Class and description on the back. Entry will not be judged without recipe card.
  • Prize awarded based on originality, presentation and taste.
WHEATIES AWARD – ROSETTE | COOKBOOK
AWARD SPONSOR: Washington Association of Wheat Growers
  • Exhibitor will enter exhibit in Department, Division and Class as a regular entry. Exhibitor must indicate on entry tag at entry time and notify department superintendent of their entry in this contest. Items cannot be entered into other special contests.
  • This award is to promote the use of wheat products in the Baking Department(s).
  • Award is for yeast baking exhibits entered in Open Baking and 4-H Baking Departments.
  • First place: rosette & cookbook; Second Place: cookbook
BEST OF KLICKITAT COUNTY BAKING CONTEST – ROSETTE | FLOUR
AWARD SPONSOR: Goldendale Market Fresh
  • Exhibitor will enter exhibit in Department, Division and Class as a regular entry. Exhibitor must indicate on entry tag at entry time and notify department superintendent of their entry in this contest. Items cannot be entered into other special contests.
  • Each year a baked item is chosen for this competition.
  • 2026 BAKED ITEM SELECTION: BROWNIES
  • All contestants will use their own recipe for the selection given for that year.
  • All rules for the Baking Department will apply. No cream cheese or dairy toppings.
  • Adult Award: rosette, 10lb flour.
  • Youth Award: rosette, 5lb flour.
BAKING EXCELLENCE CONTEST – $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE
AWARD SPONSOR: S&S Auto Supply, Goldendale
  • Exhibitor will enter exhibit in Baking Department, Division and Class as a regular entry. Exhibitor must indicate on entry tag at entry time and notify department superintendent of their entry in this contest. Items cannot be entered into other special contests.
  • This contest is to promote high point exhibitors in Adult and Youth divisions of the Baking Department.
  • WINNER DECIDED BY POINTS accumulated in Blue and Red ribbons awarded. Open Class Point System: Blue 100-90; Red 89-80; White 79 and below. Points will also be awarded for Judge’s Choice and Top of Show ribbons with the same point value as for a Blue.
  • Adult Award: $25 gift certificate
  • Youth Award: $25 gift certificate

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